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Nov 10th - Sarah Connor recorded a message for her unborn son, John Connor.

📽️📅 The Terminator (1984)
4 Screenshots from the movie "The Terminator" (1984): First, a desert landscape with sparse Joshua trees and open road under a clear sky, with the caption "Tape seven. November 10." Second, a red jeep driving down an empty desert road, as the voiceover says, "What's most difficult is deciding what to tell you and what not to." Third, a woman wearing a headband and sunglasses drives the jeep, holding a small tape recorder, saying, "But I guess I have a while before you’re old enough to understand." Fourth, the woman continues driving, recording her thoughts, adding, "They're more for me at this point, just so I can get it straight."
November 10, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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Nov 10th - Dr. Ellie Arroway's (Jodie Foster) father, Theodore, died.

📽️📅 Contact (1997)
3 Screenshots from the movie "Contact" (1997): First, a close-up on a screen displaying a man named Theodore, with text overlayed: “Father, Theodore…” as a bald man in a dark suit gestures towards the screen. Second, the screen shows Theodore kneeling beside a vintage car, with the man in the room continuing to narrate, “…did so conscientiously until his death…” Third, the screen image shows Theodore by the car as the narrator concludes with, “…from myocardial infarction, November 10, 1974.”
November 10, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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Nov 10th - Dr. Werner Brandes (Stephen Tobolowsky) was born. His voice is his passport.

📽️📅 Sneakers (1992)
2 Screenshots from the movie "Sneakers" (1992): First, a man with a receding hairline, dressed in a suit and tie, smiles while seated in a warmly lit setting with blurred flowers and soft green and red background elements. Second, a computer screen displaying a detailed "Motor Vehicle Report" for "Werner Brandes," listing personal details such as height, weight, eye color, license status, and restrictions.
November 10, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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Nov 9th - Sarah Wilder, at her half-sisters wedding, found herself stuck in a timeloop with Nyles, another wedding guest. Nyles was already stuck in the timeloop, and had been for some time.

📽️📅 Palm Springs (2020)
3 Screenshots from the movie "Palm Springs" (2020): First, a woman stands in a desert landscape near a wedding venue sign that reads "Tala & Abe's Wedding November 9," with rocky hills and sparse Joshua trees around her. Second, a man in a colorful tropical shirt lounges on a pool chair, smiling and explaining, “It’s one of those... infinite time loop situations,” to a woman beside him. Third, the woman, looking distressed and wearing a casual tank top, asks urgently, “How do I stop it? I don’t want tomorrow to be today.”
November 9, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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Nov 9th - Quadriplegic forensics expert, Lincoln Rhyme, recruits Amelia Donaghy to help track down Lindsay Rubin, whom he believed would be killed at 4pm.

📽️📅 The Bone Collector (1999)
3 Screenshots from the movie "The Bone Collector" (1999): First, a man lying in a hospital bed, looking upward, asks, “What about the, uh, that little piece of paper? What’s the number on there?” Second, a close-up of his face as he listens intently, and he responds, “Eleven, nine. What’s today’s date?” Third, a woman in a hospital room holding paperwork confirms, “Today’s November 9,” with medical monitors and equipment visible in the background.
November 9, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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Nov 9th - Tommy and Greg move from San Francisco, to live in Tommy's L.A. apartment, hoping to make it big in Hollywood.

📽️📅 The Disaster Artist (2017)
4 Screenshots from the movie "The Disaster Artist" (2017): First, a black screen displays the text “Los Angeles, November 9, 1998.” Second, a young man stands in a dimly lit room, looking slightly confused, asking, “Is it, um, just the one bedroom?” Third, another man with long dark hair responds with a hint of seriousness, “You don’t want to share bed with me?” Fourth, the man with long hair lightens up and smiles, adding, “I just joking,” revealing an awkward but humorous moment between the characters.
November 9, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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Nov 9th - Bridget Jones's 33rd birthday (That makes her date of birth November 9th 1962)

📽️📅 Bridget Jones's Diary (2001)
3 Screenshots from the movie "Bridget Jones's Diary" (2001): First, a close-up of a woman's hand holding a pen as she notes "November 9. Weight: 138 pounds." in a journal, surrounded by desk items in a busy office setting. Second, the woman, Bridget, sits at her desk in an open-plan office, with colorful file organizers and colleagues working nearby; text overlay reads "Cigarettes: three." Third, Bridget continues writing at her desk, while a man in a suit walks by holding a newspaper, as she notes "Birthday: thirty-three."
November 9, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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Nov 9th - Serial killer Charles Lee Ray cast a Haitian Voodoo spell, transferring his soul to a Good Guy doll right before he died in Child's Play. The date of his death is shown in Bride of Chucky

📽️📅 Child's Play (1988)
Screenshot from the movie "Child's Play" (1988): A tilted close-up of a tombstone reading "Charles Lee Ray, died Nov. 9, 1988," set in a dark, eerie cemetery with tall, dry grass surrounding the gravestone and a dim, bluish light casting an ominous glow in the background.
November 9, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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Nov 8th 2018 - Wealthy author, Harlan Thrombey, had his 85th birthday party with his family. The next morning, he was found dead.

📽️📅 Knives Out (2019)
3 Screenshots from the movie "Knives Out" (2019): First, a man in a suit speaks in a dimly lit, vintage-style study with leather chairs and bookshelves in the background, subtitles: "the night of his demise one week ago. November eighth." Second, a family gathers around an older man smiling warmly as he sits behind a large birthday cake lit with numerous candles, in a cozy, warmly lit room, creating a celebratory but mysterious atmosphere. Third, the older man and a younger woman sit at a cluttered wooden table in a library filled with books and antiques.
November 8, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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Nov 8th 1988 - Wyatt Donnelly's fake ID expired.

📽️📅 Weird Science (1985)
3 Screenshots from the movie "Weird Science" (1985): First, a close-up of an Illinois driver's license with the name "Wyatt Donnelly" held by two hands, showing a serious photo of a young man with facial hair. Second, the same young man with no facial hair in a patterned jacket looks intently at the driving license in his hands. Third, three characters, a blond young man, a woman in an elegant dress with a glamorous hairstyle, and the young man in the patterned jacket, are gathered in a bar. The young men have concerned expressions.
November 8, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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Nov 8th - Colonel Walter E. Kurtz joined the special forces.

📽️📅 Apocalypse Now (1979)
3 Screenshots from the movie "Apocalypse Now" (1979): First, a shirtless man examines a sealed document folder with a wax seal on it, set against a military background with a canteen and equipment visible. Second, a close-up of the same man’s face, sweaty and intense, looking downward, with a blurred natural landscape in the background. Third, a black-and-white photograph held by the man, showing two military personnel in a formal setting, with the caption "1966, joins Special Forces" at the bottom.
November 8, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Nov 8th - Reluctant bachelor Marty Piletti's birthday. One night he meets the "plain" science teacher Clara, and they hit it off. However, when he tells his friends, brothers and his mother about her, they belittle her.

📽️📅 Marty (1955)
2 Screenshots from the movie "Marty" (1955): First, a black-and-white image shows a man in a suit talking to a woman on a busy city street at night. The subtitle reads, "You know how long ago I graduated high school? June 1937." Second, in another nighttime street scene, the same man and woman continue walking. The man looks pensive as he says, "Where'd it all go? I'm gettin' old. I'm gonna be 35 years old November 8th. 35!"
November 8, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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Nov 7th - Tom Ripley and Dickie Greenleaf took a boat out in San Remo.

📽️📅 The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)
3 Screenshots from the movie "The Talented Mr. Ripley" (1999): First, a close-up of a man with blond hair, looking frustrated and saying, "Actually, I really, really do not want to be on this boat with you," against a light blue sky background. Second, an older man with a dark mustache and slicked-back hair wearing a suit, questioning another character about a trip to San Remo saying "You and Signor Ripley went to San Remo. Is that right?". Third, the same man with a mustache, now in a darker setting, gesturing with his hand as he questions someone about a conversation with Tom, stating "November 7 is my information."
November 7, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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Nov 7th - William M. "Billy" Costigan Jr., an undercover police officer who infiltrated mobster boss Frank Costello's crew, was born.

📽️📅 The Departed (2006)
3 Screenshots from the movie "The Departed" (2006): First, a man with short hair and a serious expression sits at a desk in a dimly lit office, focused on a computer screen, wearing a police badge around his neck. Second, a close-up of the computer screen showing an "Open Confidential File" prompt, with the name "Costigan, William M" and a password field, indicating restricted access. Third, a detailed profile view on the screen displaying information about "William Costigan," including personal details like birthdate and classification as law enforcement, with a stern photo of him in formal attire.
November 7, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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Nov 7th - Ennis had hoped to meet up with Jack on this date, sending him a postcard to suggest the date. He received the postcard back.

📽️📅 Brokeback Mountain (2005)
2 Screenshots from the movie "Brokeback Mountain" (2005): First, a side profile of a man wearing a cowboy hat and a denim jacket, standing in front of a rustic red building with a "Cafe" sign, looking down as he reads something in his hands with a serious expression. Second, a close-up of a handwritten note held by someone, addressing "Jack" and mentioning a plan to meet on "November 7," with some parts of the text obscured.
November 7, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Nov 7th - Outlaws Robert LeRoy Parker (Butch Cassidy) and Harry Longabaugh (the Sundance Kid) are believed to have been killed in Bolivia.

📽️📅 Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)
1 Screenshot from the movie "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" (1969): Two men with determined expressions hold guns, crouching running from a building guns in hand
November 7, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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Nov 6th 1986 - Emily Nelson (Blake Lively) was born. After Emily goes missing, her new friend Stephanie Smothers (Anna Kendrick) tries to find out what happened.

📽️📅 A Simple Favor (2018)
3 Screenshots from the movie "A Simple Favor" (2018): First, a group of rescue workers in red suits carry a stretcher from a lake as a man stands on the shore, with a dense forest in the background. Second, a woman with long hair stands solemnly behind a gravestone, holding a cocktail shaker in one hand and a martini glass in the other, surrounded by greenery. Third, the gravestone is inscribed with the name "Emily Nelson" and dates, with two martini glasses placed on top and the woman looking contemplative.
November 6, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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Nov 6th 1984 - After attending a party, teenager Scott Howard returns upstairs and rushes to the bathroom, where he unexpectedly transformed into a werewolf.

📽️📅 Teen Wolf (1985)
3 Screenshots from the movie "Teen Wolf" (1985): First, a man in a casual shirt is sitting with a pen in hand, looking contemplative, with a wall calendar behind him; the subtitle reads, "What is it, drugs, girls?" Second, a young man with red eyes, appearing intense, in a close-up shot, with the subtitle, "Give me a keg of beer." Third, a character with a wolf-like appearance, including fur and fangs, is shown grimacing widely as he looks in a mirror.
November 6, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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Nov 6th 1975 - Ennis and Alma Del Mar's divorce is granted.

📽️📅 Brokeback Mountain (2005)
3 Screenshots from the movie "Brokeback Mountain" (2005): First, a close-up of a woman with tearful eyes, looking somber in a courtroom setting. Second, a man with a downcast expression, wearing a brown jacket with a fur collar, standing in the same courtroom. Third, a wide shot of the courtroom with people seated and standing, the focus on a judge in the background, and the subtitle reads: "Del Mar divorce granted, this sixth day of November, 1975."
November 6, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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Nov 6th 1927 - The public goes crazy for Peppy Miller, who appeared alongside silent movie star, George Valentin, in his latest movie.

📽️📅 The Artist (2011)
3 Screenshots from the movie "The Artist" (2011): First, a grand theater setting with an audience watching a black-and-white film featuring a man in a top hat. Second, a joyous scene with a man in a tuxedo and a woman in a vintage dress smiling amid a crowd, including a uniformed officer. Third, a close-up of a newspaper with the headline "WHO'S THAT GIRL?" and a photo of the same man and woman, with the woman kissing the man on the cheek.
November 6, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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Nov 5th - On bonfire night, Moses and his crew prevented an alien invasion.

📽️📅 Attack the Block (2011)
4 Screenshots from the movie "Attack the Block" (2011): First, two men in casual attire in a dimly lit room, one with long hair and a leather jacket, the other with short hair and a hoodie. Second, a group of young people wearing hooded jackets and face coverings, standing in a dark outdoor setting, with one central figure looking directly at the camera. Third, a dimly lit corridor where a shadowy, furry creature with glowing green eyes is seen in the distance. Fourth, a close-up of several dark creatures with glowing green mouths and eyes, set against a dark background.
November 5, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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Nov 5th 2010 - Tom and Daniel (sort of) complete the Camino de Santiago.

📽️📅 The Way (2010)
1 Screenshot from the movie "The Way" (2010): A close-up of a certificate with ornate borders and Latin text. The name "Daniel Avery" is handwritten in bold letters, and the date "5 Novembris 2010" is visible. A signature and official stamp are at the bottom of the document, while a hand holds it at the edge.
November 5, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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Nov 5th - Bridget Jones got her first big break in television.

📽️📅 Bridget Jones's Diary (2001)
2 Screenshots from the movie "Bridget Jones's Diary" (2001): First, a group of people in a control room, with one person speaking into a microphone, and the subtitle reads, "OK, everybody, it is bonfire night... and we are on fire." Second, a woman wearing a firefighter helmet is sliding down a pole with a focused expression.
November 5, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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Nov 5th 1975 - A group of loggers spotted a UFO. Travis got out of the truck to investigate and was struck by a beam of light. The rest of the men escaped. 5 Days later Travis returned, claiming he'd been abducted.

📽️📅 Depicted in Fire in the Sky (1993)
3 Screenshots from the movie "Fire in the Sky" (1993): First, a truck drives down a dark road, with red light illuminating the forest ahead, creating an eerie atmosphere. Second, a person stands in a clearing at night, facing a large, ominous red and blue glowing object in the sky, with a truck nearby. Third, a close-up of a person’s face bathed in bright, harsh light, eyes closed, with an expression of shock or awe.
November 5, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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Nov 5th - Duke Mitchell, father of Top Gun pilot Pete "Maverick" Mitchell, died in battle.

📽️📅 Top Gun (1986)
4 Screenshots from the movie "Top Gun" (1986): First, a woman with blonde hair reclines on a wicker chair, surrounded by lush plants, asking, "What happened to your father?" Second, a man in a white t-shirt responds, "He disappeared in an F-4, November 5th, 1965," against a backdrop of lattice and more greenery. Third, two men stand by the water at sunset, one wearing a "Top Gun" cap, saying, "His F-4 was hit, he was wounded, but he could've made it back." Fourth, the scene continues with, "He stayed in it, saved three planes before he bought it," the men silhouetted against the setting sun.
November 5, 2025 at 1:28 PM